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[SharpMomOfTwo]

Disney World Restaurant Bans Children​

Posted: 2008-01-05 18:31:00
Filed Under: Nation News, Travel News
ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 5) - The home of Mickey Mouse, Tigger and Tinkerbell has banned kids from its fanciest restaurant.

Beginning this week, children under 10 are no longer welcome at Victoria & Albert's in the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Victoria & Albert's is Walt Disney World's only restaurant with an AAA five-diamond rating.

"We want to be the restaurant that's available for that adult experience," said general manager Israel Perez.

Only about three families a month ever brought young children to Victoria & Albert's, said Rosemary Rose, Disney's vice president for food, beverage and merchandise operations.

Men are required to wear jackets, and women must wear dresses or pantsuits. The hushed atmosphere features live harp music, and the menu, which changes daily, offers seven-course dinners that can last as long as three hours. Prices start at $125 a person.

Rose noted that there are plenty of dining options for families at Disney, which World has 97 other full-service restaurants.

 

[becca011906]

exactly there are 97 other resturants to pick from, if you HAVE to eat there and have kids get a sitting service... i don't think it's a big deal at all... i'd never think of taking my kids there. IMO

 

[vettechick99]

I can't believe people would bring their kids there anyway!

 

[kltruck]

Sounds like a nice getaway! It should come with free childcare next door though!

 

[waltskids]

I think it's a great idea.

 

[Mickey'sfriend]

I think it's a great idea, too. (Disney has an adult only restaurant on both of its cruise ships, too.) Perfect opportunity for adults to have a really classy evening.

 

[npmommie]

I would never dream of bringing my kids there, and they are pretty good when eating out, but still.
We don't even like those types of places anyway, not our style.

 

[daisyduck123]

I think it's a great idea, & I have one child under 10yo myself!

 

[Lovin' Lorne]

Sounds good to me. If I'm paying $$$$ to eat there, the last thing I want to hear is little Bobby screaming "Stop looking at me!!!!" at his sister while I'm trying to enjoy my meal.

I do think that the call by some people for even more restaurant restrictions on kids is a bit much though. You don't take a cruise if you hate boats and if you do, you obviously feel the pros outweigh the cons. Same with kids and WDW; kids come with the territory.

 

[smidgy]

If I paid the kind of money to eat there, I would be upset if my dining experience was ruined by small children. a few others should also be for older children only (Le cellier, for example. last time I was there a little one nearby cried and whined through the whole dinner) coral reef? nah the aquarium is just cool for little kids... can't wait to take my grandkids there.
there is plenty for children at disney. It is OK to have "adults only things".
we love karaoke, and once at the Swan there was quite a long wait to sing because about twelve 9-12 yr. olds were singing... ("aren't they cute?" ) and this was after 10pm.

 

[ILoveDisney&Cruising]

If I paid the kind of money to eat there, I would be upset if my dining experience was ruined by small children.

There are plenty of other places for families to eat. When our kids were small, we'd always take them out if they started acting up in a restaurant, but we've suffered thru many a meal where the parents just aren't that courteous. Unfortunately!!

 

[liznboys]

I am fine with it. I have never and would never take my kids there anyway!

 

[Mkrop]

I think it is fine. I wouldnt take my kids there anyway.

 

[mom2aredhead]

I really hope people aren't all up in arms over this...there are so many other, more child friendly restaurants to choose from.

 

[auntie]

There are plenty of other places for families to eat. When our kids were small, we'd always take them out if they started acting up in a restaurant, but we've suffered thru many a meal where the parents just aren't that courteous. Unfortunately!!

We were the same way, I would never dream of having one of the kids carry on through out a meal. Honestly, we've been lucky, never had much of a problem with it. That being said, I also agree we have been through some meals where parents let the kids go crazy..or just ignore the whining. I've come to the point where I do ask for another table..or forgive me but we do a quick check sometimes to see what the other tables look like. If there are really a bunch of little ones, and we have a choice of another table, we ask for it. I know I sound like an old grouch. My youngest is now 16, but we've been visiting Disney since he was 6 weeks old..with a 4 year old and an 11 year old in tow. So I do know what it's like to have kids of all ages...and with age differences. Where you want to do something with an older child but still have little guys in tow. It can work, and we've been at it for years. I'm sure we're not the only ones. It does seem to me in recent years that a good many parents just think their kids are the cutest things of the face of the earth(who doesn't?) and their tirades are to be expected.. or are afraid to say "no" because they don't want to cause a scene..and that in itself causes a scene. It's kind of sad really. I totally expect that if you visit Disney World you are going to encounter families with young children. You either deal with it..by either moving yourself or making dining arrangements that aren't going to draw as many kids. I think it's good that Disney offers those an who want an entirely adult dining experience a restaurant where they don't have to concern themselves with anything but having an enjoyable adult evening. Mom's and Dad's deserve that also, and there are numerous child care options to make that possible.

 

[lclark0621]

I would never bring a child to V&As. It is just way to fancy, and I would be constantly worried a child would break something, or have a tantrum.

My DS likes to try new foods, but I wont go anywhere with him that doesn't have at least one thing on the menu I know he will eat (in case he tries something and dislikes it or is having a bad night, etc). So V&As with it's changing menu is never an option.

DH & I ate there on our honeymoon & every year before we had DS. Now if we want a fancy meal, we will get a sitter at home & go out. Our vacations to DIsney are family vacations, so we dont want to get a sitter in Disney World.

While I completely believe the only way to teach a child how to behave is to take them places (shows, musuems, etc), I also know there are places that are just not for kids, and V&As is just not for kids.

 

[GoinToDisney]

I certainly don't have problem with it. My dd (3.5) is generally very well behaved at dinner. She knows that we will take her out of there if she does not behave properly. However, we still wouldn't take her there. I do think that it would be neat if they offered a room nearby for children to stay and play while parents ate. You know, close enough that parents could peak in at any time durning the meal if they wanted to.

 

[princessreilly]

Sounds good to me. If I'm paying $$$$ to eat there, the last thing I want to hear is little Bobby screaming "Stop looking at me!!!!" at his sister while I'm trying to enjoy my meal.

I do think that the call by some people for even more restaurant restrictions on kids is a bit much though. You don't take a cruise if you hate boats and if you do, you obviously feel the pros outweigh the cons. Same with kids and WDW; kids come with the territory.

I agree completely! Although I haul my kids around everywhere I go, now that I think about it, I questioned how they would react at Le Cellier. But it does seem that at Disney kids do come with the territory. (IMO)

 

[JacobsMommy11002]

I think its a fabulous idea. I don't care how well behaved people think there kids are...if I am paying upwards of $125 a person, I want a nice, quiet, meal, with no kids. Mine would be at a kids club with family. If you can afford to eat at V & A, you can afford childcare.

 

[TheDizMom]

I have no problem with it what so ever. It is not the place for kids. It is meant to be an adult experience and one of the few places you can go and not have to deal with children. There are so many other options that leaving one restaurant as adults only should be acceptable. I wouldn't take my kids to this type of restaurant at home, why would I do it at WDW?